Marietta Historic District (Marietta, Pennsylvania) Explained

Marietta Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Roughly bounded by Market, Front, Biddle, and Waterford Sts., Marietta, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:40.0561°N -76.5578°W
Architecture:Italianate, Federal
Added:July 18, 1978, August 17, 1984 (Boundary Increase)
Refnum:78002417, 84003446 (Boundary Increase)

The Marietta Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Marietta, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, with a boundary increase in 1984.

History and architectural features

This district includes 373 contributing buildings that are located in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Marietta and are notable examples of the Italianate and Federal architectural styles. Notable buildings include the Duffy House, Marietta Community Center, Shelly House, the Pierre de Vittry House (c. 1825), Marietta Theater, First Farmers' Bank, David Smith House, English Presbyterian Church (1853, 1898, 1909), Liquor Control Board Office, the Railroad Hotel, Union House Gallery, Eckmans Hotel, White Swan Inn, Henry Musselman House, former Grove Hotel, and the Old Town Hall.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, with a boundary increase in 1984.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H001075_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Marietta Historic District]. 2012-02-18. unknown . PDF. n.d..